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Making a Successful Career Transition
Session CSC2, February 13, 2019
Nayan D. Patel, CHCIO, FHIMSS, PMP
Past-President, Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of HIMSS
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Nayan D. Patel, CHCIO, FHIMSS, PMP
Has no real or apparent conflicts of interest to report.
Conflict of Interest
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About Presenter
Career Transitioning
Job Search Info
Branding and Effective Networking
Secret Sauce
Agenda
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Describe what a job search looks like today and what to expect
Define and discuss the different forms of networking
Identify ways to create visibility
Explain how to stay engaged and what to focus on long-term
Learning Objectives
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IT Leadership 20+ years
Baptist Health, Valley Baptist Medical (Tenet), The Heart
Hospital Baylor Plano, and Baylor Scott & White Health
Education
BSEE and MSEE University of Tennessee
MBA Southern Methodist University (SMU)
CHCIO, FHIMSS, PMP, CPHIMS
Volunteer Service
HIMSS Dallas Ft Worth chapter (Past President)
ITOM Advisory Board (Southern Methodist Univ)
Healthcare Mgmt Advisory Council (UT at Dallas)
Medtronic IT Advisory Board
About the Presenter
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Reflect & Decompress
Align yourself back to what you enjoy
During search, take periodic breaks to decompress
Research & Prepare
Identify 10-15 ideal jobs and their requirements / skillsets
Prepare 3-5 types of resumes
Target roles as well as industries
Your New “Work Week”
Block weekly timeslots for EVERYTHING!
Research, breakfast/lunches/coffee, events, volunteering,
reading, etc.
And most importantly time to exercise for emotional balance
Career Transitioning
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"In God we trust...all others bring data!"
-- W. Edwards Deming
(quality practice)
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Networking
70% of all jobs are found through networking
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Social Media Usage
84% of employers are using as a recruitment tool
9% planning to do so in the future
Society of Human Resource Management
Job Search Statistics
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Job Search – #Unemployed
Source: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t12.htm
Duration Jan-2018 # Unemployed %
Less than 5 weeks 2,280 34%
5 to 14 weeks 1,943 29%
15 weeks and over 2,402 36%
15 to 26 weeks 981 15%
27 weeks and over 1,421 22%
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8.3% chance of getting an interview from one application
10-20 applications to get one interview
10-15 interviews to get one job offer
10-30 days response time from job application
12 weeks average till start date
Source: talent.works/blog/2017/09/22/
Job Search Timing Stats
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Job Boards
Subscribe to app & email updates
Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter
CareerBuilder, DICE, Glassdoor, Monster
Executive Search Firms
Social Sites
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Job Search – Tools
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Research Job Descriptions Match Resume
Align Resume to Social Media Profiles
Reality of Your Resume
Focus on accomplishments
Not tasks, duties, and responsibilities
Make it readable, not overwhelming
Remember the 5-Second Glance Rule
Healthcare management field is expected to grow by 20%
by 2026 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Job Search Sell A Match
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“If quitters never win, and winners never
quit, what fool came up with 'quit while
you're ahead’
-- Anonymous
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Job is yours to lose
They want to “like” you
Looks do matter
You can be too eager for the role
Timing isn’t fair
You need show knowledge of their company
Job Search Interview Tips
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Expect an Emotional Rollercoaster
Source: http://www.spd.org.sg
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“You never know when you're going to
meet the person that will change your life.”
-- Anonymous
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Always have
10 second pitch: what you do today (not your job title)
30 second pitch: what you’d love to do
Talk, talk, talk
Don’t brag, but express opinions about industry
Read, read, read, and then express that knowledge
Public image
Ask colleagues for honest feedback on perception of you
Use every opportunity to build your personal brand
Branding Yourself
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Digital Engagement
Social Media
Volunteering
Mentoring
Professional Development
Social Networking
Types of Networking
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Public Profile
LinkedIn (your online resume)
Facebook / Twitter / Etc.
Blogs / Publications / News
Usage
Quick validation of your background
Networking for people you know
Connections for sales individuals
Networking Digital Engagement
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Visibility
57% are less likely to interview a candidate they can't find online
54% decided not to hire a candidate based on their social media profiles
50% of employers check current employees' social media profiles
33% have reprimanded or fired an employee for inappropriate content
70% of employers use social media to screen candidates
Perception Matters Lack of Social Proof might mean…
You Haven’t Done Anything Impressive
Exposes an Incomplete Career Story
Reveals a Lack of Hustle
Says Everything Anyone Needs to Know About You
Drains Authenticity From Your Brand
Networking Social Media
Source: https://www.recruiter.com/i/5-reasons-why-social-proof-matters-to-recruiters/
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Time Investment
Builds Your Network
Builds Trust
Creates Perception of Your Knowledge
Networking – Volunteering
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Be a Mentee/Mentor
Two-way Learning
Rewarding
Always Needed
Applicable to Personal Life
Networking – Mentoring
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Certifications
Long Term Value (Must be Maintained)
Investment in Yourself
Acknowledges Basic Skills in Discipline
Advisory Boards and Councils
Must Inquire
Broadens Experience
Networking Professional Development
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“Life is not measured by the number of
breaths we take, but by the moments that
take our breath away”
-- Tahitian Choreographies
by Vicki Corona
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It’s Part of Your Job
Schedule reminders
Invest your time and money into it
Make it a habit
Balance
With actual work deliverables
With family… they need to understand importance
Make it Personal / Transparent / Genuine
Use storytelling to share your experiences
My Secret Sauce …
Networking Social Networking
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My Secret Sauce
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Stay Engaged
Find collaborative & engaging partnerships
Give your resume lots of love
Exercise and eat healthy
Long-Term Tasks
You have to constantly improve yourself
Identify a few people you will always meet annually
Say “Hi” periodically to many individuals (email, text, etc.)
Use the data tools easily available for you
Your “Network” is your “Net Worth”
Focus Points to Land
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"In living life, you WILL occasionally fail. Your ability to
accept failure, learn from it, and move on without dwelling on
it, will lead you to your success... and along the way, you'll
probably find happiness."
-- Nayan D. Patel, summer 2002
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Final Thoughts…